Jacob Billings
Technical Solutions Architect at Softsource- Claim this Profile
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David Bird
Jacob has continued to deliver the highest level of service to Cyclone Computers; his ability to think outside the square to resolve issues and deliver price competitive solutions has been invaluable to us. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with Jacob he allows us to provide a higher level of service to our customers.
Philip King
Jacob is a person who I have really enjoyed working with and respected a lot. As a Product Manager Jacob was "the master". He had an exceptional understanding of what stock was coming and going, what promos were on to give clients the best deal possible and with his love for technology he was always interested in the product and not only his but all brands Cellnet distrubted. Because of these attributes Jacob is well respected by peers, customers and Vendors. Jacob always had time to help others especially those who did not have the experience as him. Jacob is a person who will be an asset to an company he may work for.
David Bird
Jacob has continued to deliver the highest level of service to Cyclone Computers; his ability to think outside the square to resolve issues and deliver price competitive solutions has been invaluable to us. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with Jacob he allows us to provide a higher level of service to our customers.
Philip King
Jacob is a person who I have really enjoyed working with and respected a lot. As a Product Manager Jacob was "the master". He had an exceptional understanding of what stock was coming and going, what promos were on to give clients the best deal possible and with his love for technology he was always interested in the product and not only his but all brands Cellnet distrubted. Because of these attributes Jacob is well respected by peers, customers and Vendors. Jacob always had time to help others especially those who did not have the experience as him. Jacob is a person who will be an asset to an company he may work for.
David Bird
Jacob has continued to deliver the highest level of service to Cyclone Computers; his ability to think outside the square to resolve issues and deliver price competitive solutions has been invaluable to us. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with Jacob he allows us to provide a higher level of service to our customers.
Philip King
Jacob is a person who I have really enjoyed working with and respected a lot. As a Product Manager Jacob was "the master". He had an exceptional understanding of what stock was coming and going, what promos were on to give clients the best deal possible and with his love for technology he was always interested in the product and not only his but all brands Cellnet distrubted. Because of these attributes Jacob is well respected by peers, customers and Vendors. Jacob always had time to help others especially those who did not have the experience as him. Jacob is a person who will be an asset to an company he may work for.
David Bird
Jacob has continued to deliver the highest level of service to Cyclone Computers; his ability to think outside the square to resolve issues and deliver price competitive solutions has been invaluable to us. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with Jacob he allows us to provide a higher level of service to our customers.
Philip King
Jacob is a person who I have really enjoyed working with and respected a lot. As a Product Manager Jacob was "the master". He had an exceptional understanding of what stock was coming and going, what promos were on to give clients the best deal possible and with his love for technology he was always interested in the product and not only his but all brands Cellnet distrubted. Because of these attributes Jacob is well respected by peers, customers and Vendors. Jacob always had time to help others especially those who did not have the experience as him. Jacob is a person who will be an asset to an company he may work for.
Credentials
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HPE Master ASE - Storage Solutions Architect V3
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
HPE Product Certified - OneView [2018]
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
IBM Certified Specialist - Midrange Storage Technical Support V4
IBMOct, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Softsource vBridge
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New Zealand
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Solutions Architect
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Sep 2015 - Present
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Westcon-Comstor New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vendor Operations Team Leader
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2014 - Sep 2015
In addition to my IBM and Lenovo Product management duties, I was also responsible for helping manage the Product Management (Vendor Operations) team. This included staff management and support, new hires and new Vendor on-boarding.
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IBM and Lenovo Product Manager
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Oct 2010 - Sep 2015
Responsible for all aspects of the IBM and Lenovo product portfolios. Included marketing, stock and logistics, vendor liaison and pre-sales technical support and architecture design. Managed a team of quote specialists and worked very closely with BDM and Account Management team.
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IBM Product Manager
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Jul 2009 - Oct 2010
Responsible for all aspects of the IBM product portfolio. Included marketing, stock and logistics, vendor liaison and pre-sales technical support and architecture design. Managed a team of quote specialists and worked very closely with BDM and Account Management team. Responsible for all aspects of the IBM product portfolio. Included marketing, stock and logistics, vendor liaison and pre-sales technical support and architecture design. Managed a team of quote specialists and worked very closely with BDM and Account Management team.
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IBM Product Manager
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Apr 2006 - Jul 2009
Responsible for all aspects of the IBM product portfolio. Included marketing, stock and logistics, vendor liaison and pre-sales technical support and architecture design. Managed a team of quote specialists and worked very closely with BDM and Account Management team. Responsible for all aspects of the IBM product portfolio. Included marketing, stock and logistics, vendor liaison and pre-sales technical support and architecture design. Managed a team of quote specialists and worked very closely with BDM and Account Management team.
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MSS Data Solutions
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Australia
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Computer Networking Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Mar 2004 - May 2006
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LaCie
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Oct 2002 - Dec 2003
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Account Manager
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2000 - Sep 2002
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Warehouse Stationery
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New Zealand
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Team Member
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1996 - 2000
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Education
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1995 - 1999
University of Auckland
Bcom, Operations -
1988 - 1994
Rosmini College
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